The Upanishads - Mandhata Global

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Chapter III
Meditation on the Combinations
May glory come on both of us together! May the light of
Brahman shine alike through both of us! Now we will
explain the Upanishad on the Samhita (combinations)
under five heads: with regards to the worlds, the
heavenly lights, knowledge, progeny and the atman
(body). People call these the great Samhitas. First, with
regard to the worlds: The earth is the first form, heaven
is the last from, the akasa is the union and the air is the
medium. Thus with regard to the worlds.
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Next, with regard to the heavenly lights: Fire is the
first form, the sun is the second form, water is the
union and lightning is the medium. Thus with regard
to the heavenly lights.
Next, with regard to knowledge: The teacher is the
first form, the pupil is the second form, knowledge is
the union and the recitation is the medium. Thus with
regard to knowledge.
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Next, with regard to progeny: The mother is the first
form, the father is the second form, the progeny is the
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